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Heart Care

Summertime Heart Care: Protecting Your Heart in Summer Heat

As the mercury rises and the sun’s scorching heat envelopes us, we find ourselves seeking solace in the cool comfort of air-conditioned rooms and icy beverages. The stifling summers bring with them various challenges, particularly when it comes to our health. While most of us focus on staying hydrated and protecting our skin from the …

Cardiologists

Lifestyle Modifications for a Healthy Heart: Tips from Cardiologists

According to the World Health Organization, Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) pose a grave threat to global health, claiming an estimated 17.9 million lives each year.  With heart disease being the leading cause of mortality worldwide, it is important to prioritize heart health and make positive changes in our daily lives. The incidence of cardiovascular diseases in …

Cardiomyopathy

Cardiomyopathy – Types, Causes, Symptoms, Treatment

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 1 in every 500 adults worldwide may have cardiomyopathy.  Cardiomyopathy is a serious condition affecting millions of people worldwide, and understanding the condition, its types, causes, symptoms, and treatment options can help patients better manage their condition by seeking timely medical care. What is Cardiomyopathy? Cardiomyopathy …

Relationship Between Diabetes and Heart Disease

Relationship Between Diabetes and Heart Disease

“50% of heart attack patients in north India suffer from pre-diabetes.”   (Times of India) Researchers strongly suggest there’s a strong link between diabetes and heart disease. In addition, people with diabetes are also vulnerable to other risk factors, such as high blood pressure or high cholesterol levels, which can result in a heart attack or …

Guide to Congenital Heart Disease

A Guide to Congenital Heart Defects

Congenital heart defects are structural abnormalities of the heart present at birth. These defects can involve the heart’s walls, valves, arteries, veins, and a combination.  CHD may range from simple defects to complex conditions requiring immediate medical intervention. Some of the most common types of CHD include Atrial septal defect (ASD),  Ventricular septal defect (VSD), …